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2023 Jefferson Awards will recognize unsung heroes

The 2023 Jefferson Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at the City Club, 144 S. Main St., Lima, Ohio beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The national program recognizes the “unsung heroes” by awarding individuals who give their time and effort, on a volunteer basis, to improve their communities. The national program, founded in 1972, was brought to Lima in 2001.

Funeral arrangements for Susie Wright

Susie Wright, age 93, of Piqua, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the Koester Pavillion in Troy. 

She was born on October 16, 1929 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Douglas and Rebecca (Moore) Hicks who preceded her in death. On July 22, 1951 Susie married Wilkie Wright and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2018.

Ada Schools invite community to participate in Kindness and Inclusion month

Ada Exempted Village Schools recently announced:

We are excited for our upcoming Kindness and Inclusion month in April!

This year we are inviting the community and students to wear a kindness shirt, if you so choose, during our spirit week from Jordyn's Summer Shirt Project - Be Kind to Everyone! 

D3hoops.com names Serbin Region Player of the Year, Huelsman Region Coach of the Year

By Wes Mayberry
www.onusports.com

Ohio Northern senior Brynn Serbin (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) was named the 2023 Region 7 Player of the Year as a member of the All-Region First Team in women's basketball by D3hoops.com.

ONU head coach Mark Huelsman was also recognized as the Region 7 Coach of the Year.

March 2023 Johnny Appleseed programs

STORIES IN THE WOODS
On Sunday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will offer Stories in the Woods at McLean Teddy Bear Park-Wheeler Shelter, 2004 N. Dixie Hwy. Lima.

Wellness challenge by email: Think Green…It’s Not Just a Color

Green with envy. Green around the gills. Do you have a green thumb? The grass is always greener on the other side. Go green or think green. These are common phrases you might think about when you hear the word “green,” but green may also apply to wellness themes as well. Join Ohio State University Extension for the “Think Green…It’s Not Just a Color” 6-week Spring email wellness challenge to learn more about how OSU Extension has tied together a variety of wellness topics.

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